1. Writing Tips on Argumentative Essay Tip1 : how to plan your essay

2. What is an argumentative essay? Argue for/against To make sure of sth. To disagree with sth. To explain your view To persuade sb. to believe By giving reasons

3. Sports and games are beneficial to us in at least three ways. First, sports and games do a lot of good to our health. They can make us strong, prevent us from getting too fat, and keep us healthy. They can be of great value to people who work with their brains most of the day., because sports and games give people valuable practice in exercising the body. What’s more, they make our life richer and more colourful. Just as the saying goes, “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” So people of all ages enjoy watching and taking part in various kinds of sports—skating, swimming, basketball, football, baseball and so on. Sports and games are also useful in character training. They demand not only physical skill and strength but also courage, enthusiasm and teamwork. For boys and girls, what they learn on the playground often has a deep effect on their character. If every one of them learns to work for his team and not for himself on the basketball field, he will later find it natural to work for the good of his country instead of only for his own benefits. With all these benefits, sports and games have become popular all over the world..

4. What does an argumentative essay usually contain ? Topic sentence Supporting sentences Concluding sentence Point1 Point2 Point3 Details to prove these points A: facts/truth B: common knowledge C. example D. data E: quotation …

5. Sports and games are beneficial to us in at least three ways.Sports and games are beneficial to us in at least three ways. First, sports and games do a lot of good to our health. They can make us strong, prevent us from getting too fat, and keep us healthy. They can be of great value to people who work with their brains most of the day., because sports and games give people valuable practice in exercising the body. What’s more, they make our life richer and more colourful. Just as the saying goes, “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” So people of all ages enjoy watching and taking part in various kinds of sports—skating, swimming, basketball, football, baseball and so on., Sports and games are also useful in character training. They demand not only physical skill and strength but also courage, enthusiasm and teamwork. For boys and girls, what they learn on the playground often has a deep effect on their character. If every one of them learns to work for his team and not for himself on the basketball field, he will later find it natural to work for the good of his country instead of only for his own benefits. With all these benefits, sports and games have become popular all over the world.With all these benefits, sports and games have become popular all over the world.

6. Group discussion Mobile phones are playing an important part in our daily life. Why is it popular with everyone? How does it affect our life and benefit us? (group leader,please take notes of your discussion) (reporter, please get ready to give report)